DJ Zinc

DJ Zinc

DJ Zinc is a drum and bass producer and DJ from London, United Kingdom, born in 1972. He rises to prominence during the period when drum and bass production is dominated by hip-hop-influenced jump-up, and he develops a reputation for both his DJ technique and the quality of his productions and remixes.

Style and genres

Zinc keeps his work close to the cutting edge of drum and bass while moving across several related styles in his sets and productions. Alongside drum and bass, his work includes breaks, 2 step, UK garage, grime, and fidget house. He is also associated with bass house, bassline, breakbeat, club music and dubstep. His productions outside drum and bass, especially under the pseudonym Jammin in the breaks genre, are notably well received.

Projects and collaborations

He produces and DJs as part of the Ganja Kru and True Playaz collectives, and he often works with DJ Hype, described as a friend and mentor. He is also linked with Pure, Freestyles, and Swift & Zinc.

Labels and releases

Zinc runs the Bingo Beats label, which releases both drum and bass and breaks records. He is also associated with Runnin'. His move towards fidget house broadens his profile further, including the release of the Crack House EP.

Standing in the scene

His work is also appreciated by grime artists, and he is noted for playing non-drum-and-bass sets regularly alongside his core role in drum and bass.